Wichita Falls ISD is seeing a lot of their programs nearly double in size, thanks in large part to the Career Education Center. Just a little over a year in, the CEC is already impacting the programs, the students taking them, and the community. Click here to find out what the students think of the…… MORE
Public health officials in Wichita County say a lab test confirmed a Triatomine insect, also known as the ‘kissing bug’ collected in Wichita Falls has tested positive for a parasite that causes Chagas disease. Kissing bugs are a blood feeding type of insect and are common in the southern part of the U.S. This is,…… MORE
A dedication ceremony for the newly named McCoy College of Science, Mathematics & Engineering happened this afternoon at Midwestern State University. Read more about the new college here. … MORE
A project for a full-service hotel and conference center next to the MPEC is back to square one with the most recent financing deal being denied. Wichita Falls city leaders are frustrated. They are frustrated that right now there is not a full-service hotel and conference center being built. They are frustrated that the latest…… MORE
Some Archer City ISD educators are speaking out about Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s goal to get the best teachers on a path to making six-figures. During two education roundtables this week in New Braunfels and Dallas, Governor Abbott discussed school finance reform and boosting teacher pay. “We want to attract the very best teachers and keep…… MORE
Fresh from releasing his new album Shooter on August 10th, Shooter Jennings stopped by ConanTuesday night for an amped-up performance of “Bound Ta Git Down,” which shares its name with his new North American tour. Watch his performance here.… MORE
City View ISD kicked off their school year on Monday with some big changes starting with their front entrance. “All visitors or anyone who comes to the school have to go through that system of being buzzed in by the office,” said Tony Bushong, City View ISD superintendent. This is a project we first told you…… MORE
Democratic Candidate for Texas Attorney General Justin Nelson was in Texoma on a campaign stop Tuesday and he asked residents about what they want to see in their next Attorney General. Nelson said he stopped in Wichita Falls at the Democratic Headquarters because it’s an incredibly important part of Texas and the state’s economy. It…… MORE
Wichita County Sheriff David Duke is working even harder to bump up patrols in rural areas after he came under fire during a County Commissioners meeting last week. Electra and Punkin Center residents complained about a lack of deputies patrolling their neighborhoods. Sheriff Duke said it is difficult to monitor the entire area at all times.…… MORE
Work on the first crosswalk art installation in downtown Wichita Falls starts Tuesday morning on 7th and Indiana. Brea’n Thompson, whose work can be seen at 8th Street Coffee House, is doing the entire intersection while other local artists will take on the five others. More details about the project can be found here.… MORE
